Radio Girls by Sarah-Jane Stratford
Radio Girls by Sarah-Jane Stratford
Thanks to Lauren Burnstein of Berkley/NAL, I am giving away one print copy of Radio Girls by Sarah-Jane Stratford.
Description of Radio Girls by Sarah-Jane Stratford
The Great War is over, and change is in the air, in this novel that brings to life the exciting days of early British radio…and one woman who finds her voice while working alongside the brilliant women and men of the BBC.
London, 1926. American-raised Maisie Musgrave is thrilled to land a job as a secretary at the upstart British Broadcasting Corporation, whose use of radio—still new, strange, and electrifying—is captivating the nation. But the hectic pace, smart young staff, and intimidating bosses only add to Maisie’s insecurity.
Soon, she is seduced by the work—gaining confidence as she arranges broadcasts by the most famous writers, scientists, and politicians in Britain. She is also caught up in a growing conflict between her two bosses, John Reith, the formidable Director-General of the BBC, and Hilda Matheson, the extraordinary director of the hugely popular Talks programming, who each have very different visions of what radio should be. Under Hilda’s tutelage, Maisie discovers her talent, passion, and ambition. But when she unearths a shocking conspiracy, she and Hilda join forces to make their voices heard both on and off the air…and then face the dangerous consequences of telling the truth for a living.
Praise for Radio Girls by Sarah-Jane Stratford
“Radio Girls carries readers on a memorable, eye-opening journey to London in the 1920s and ’30s, a pivotal time in the history of women’s rights, politics, and the arts. Sarah-Jane Stratford’s storytelling skills are on vivid display throughout, and the strong, believable, and immensely human Maisie Musgrave is the best imaginable guide to that vanished time and place.”—Joseph Wallace, Author of Slavemakers
“A bright, appealing novel about the early days of the BBC and the women behind its brilliant programming…. [The] depiction of female friendship and support is one of the great strengths of Stratford’s novel, which so capably describes its characters’ thirst for knowledge, for information of all kinds. An intoxicating look inside a world of innovative new media.”—Kirkus Reviews
About Sarah-Jane Stratford
Sarah-Jane Stratford is an author and essayist who has written for the Guardian, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Review of Books, Slate, Salon, and Guernica, among others. She is also a member of WAM! (Women, Action, and the Media).
Giveaway of Radio Girls by Sarah-Jane Stratford
This giveaway is open to the U.S. only and ends on July 8, 2016 at midnight pacific time. Entries are accepted via Rafflecopter only.
This novel is captivating. The era, locale, story and characters all are fascinating and wonderful. Thanks.
This sounds like an excellent story, and the period is one that I’ve not read much about. Love that retro cover too, thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Sounds perfect for me from the wonderful cover thebtinevin history strong women my type of book
Sounds like an interesting story about the start of the BBC. Thanks for the giveaway.
Sounds like a good one! Thanks for the giveaway!
In addition to my general appetite for all things hist fic, I am particularly interested in the women’s history spotlighted in this work of fiction. I am eager to be inspired by my brave foremothers! Thanks for featuring this book, Teddy. Cheers, Kara S
I love historical fiction and this era sounds especially captivating!
I eat historical fiction for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so I will need this read to keep from going hungry! 😉 Thanks for this opportunity. Cheers, Kara S
This sounds like an interesting story. My dad had a large collection of radios and microphones from this era.